A look at Mali center Sayon Keita
Posted Apr 27, 2026
With limited transfer portal options, UNC Basketball's search for Henri Veesaar’s replacement has mostly turned overseas, including one center with pro experience and plenty of potential. Sayon Keita, a 7-foot, 215-pound center from Mali, has been part of the FC Barcelona system since 2023. He is considered a 2027 recruit, so he’d have to reclassify.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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